This Blog Site was created for families of the West Hempstead Franklin Square Girl Scouts, in hope of sharing Girl Scouts of Nassau County and West Hempstead/Franklin Square Association Troop Events and Activities.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Community Service has long been a major focus of Girl Scouts. To help you to find ways to make the world a better place, we have designed the Community Service page.
"Operation: Cookie"continues to deliver Girl Scout cookies to our military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan . Once again, DHL provides the personnel and equipment to ensure that our cargo of Girl Scout Cookies arrive safely and quickly. Thanks to all who have supported this program in the past, and remember that there is still time to donate.

Our first shipment of 2011 Girl Scout Cookies will be leaving Nassau County in April. Along with the cookies we send to our military men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan, we would like to send them our good wishes, too.

Please deliver your cards and notes to Girl Scouts of Nassau County Service Center by Friday, April 15. We will include them in our shipment of Girl Scout Cookies.
Please remember: Handmade cards are the most cherished. Girls should not include last names or other identifying information. Leader can include an email address - so that soldiers can send their thanks.

Sponsored by the Striper Surf Club, all community members are invited to join together to celebrate Earth Day 2011 with a beach clean-up. The club is also collecting needed items for our U.S. military serving overseas.

Who: All Girl Scouts, families and friends

Date & Time: Saturday, April 23, 2011, 8:30 am to 12 noon

Place: Jones Beach West End (Construction Dock) No parking fees for event participants.

The walk takes place on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Marjorie Post Park in Massapequa. Click here for a detailed list of the volunteer jobs available for older girls and adults.
Note: Girl Scouts cannot raise money for other organizations, but may give their time to support the cause.
Questions? Contact Kate Butler, Walk Manager

Girls ages 14 and older are needed to interact with patients (push wheelchairs, play games, talk to them, and other light duties) at the Cold Springs Hills Nursing Home.
For more information, and to volunteer, contact Carol at 516-622-7840 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 516-622-7840end_of_the_skype_highlighting or Jennifer at 516-622-7841 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 516-622-7841end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Sign up online to recycle common items through Terracycle. Once you've registered at their website, (download the flyer for more details) you will receive all the information and materials you need to help them to turn what would become trash, into trendy consumer items.

Visit the website FreeRice.com to play an online knowledge challenge game, in a variety of subjects, from vocabulary to math to geography. For every correct answer, 10 grains of rice will be donated to the UN World Food Program. We know that Girl Scouts possess a plethora of erudition. Put it to good use.Return to Top

Troops are needed to plan activities and host them at our Council's "Birthday Bash on the Bay" event.
Use your imaginations and creativity to come up with your activity. The activity you choose can be either "birthday themed" or it can be an activity from one of the journeys that you would like to share with other girls.

Monday, April 11, 2011

My sorority Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.’s (SIA) foundation (Solidaridad, Inspiracion, Amistad Community Foundation) gives out a $1,500 Excelen-ΣΙΑAcademic Scholarship. Each year we award a scholarship to an individual embarking upon their first or second academic year at a 4-year institution of higher learning.

Eligibility Requirements

Attached is the scholarship application for 2011. Please forward to your networks (ROSE program participants would be ideal). The submission deadline is June 31, 2011.

FYI… SIA’s R.O.S.E (Reach Others through Service and Education) Mentorship program has collaborated with GS through the Hispanic/Latino Task Force and we would love to see ANY GS who qualifies to apply for this application.

Forward this to any graduating senior coming this June. I will be posting this on our Facebook page.

Be a short-term volunteer for a girl program (trip chaperone, Junior Achievement, Sports Day, etc.)

Share your professional expertise with girls at career days

Work with girls on a project

Serve on a committee or task force

Help with fund-raising or special events

Who can become an adult volunteer? People like you who wish to share their time and talent to help girls grow strong through the Girl Scout Movement.
You can work with girls directly, or you can help with the "operations" on the Service Team, helping to make our programs exciting, timeless, and fun for girls of all ages.

Join the more than 5,000 adults in our Council and over 200 in WH/FS Girl Scouts who contribute their time, energy, and enthusiasm to Girl Scouting. It's challenging, worthwhile and fun!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

What is Girls Go the Distance?Girls Go the Distance is a walkathon and fund raiser that brings together families, Troops, community and local corporations to support GSNC’s Healthy Living Initiative.
Join us for a 2 mile walk, entertainment, activities and education - all centered around the Healthy Living theme! Girl Scouts can participate in fun activities that can help them learn about healthy choices, while our Girl Scout Alumnae and corporate teams can meet today's Girl Scouts, network with peers and be real-life role models for our girls!
We are thrilled to have the inspiring Amy Palmiero-Winters as our Grand Marshal.Click here to find out why Amy is a phenomenal role model for Nassau County's girls.

To celebrate Earth Day 2011, we invite Girl Scouts of Nassau County to participate in the forever green – Earth Day Art Contest at the Broadway Mall and Green Acres Mall. Inspired by Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of Girl Scouts who loved nature and the outdoors, we’d like you to create a work of sculpted art using recycled materials to address one of these three environmental themes:

*Reduce Plastic Waste

*Use Energy Efficiently

*Plant a Garden

Who: Girl Scout Junior, Cadette, Senior and Ambassador Troops

*Only one entry per Troop

Registration Fee: $15.00 per Troop

Prizes:

Grand Prize Winner at each Mall will:

Receive $500 check for Troop funds.

GSNC Gift Card for $25.00 for the Girl Scout Shop

Earth Day Patch for each Troop participant**

Second Place Winner at each Mall will:

Receive $250 check for Troop funds.

GSNC Gift Card for $20.00 for the Girl Scout Shop

Earth Day Patch for each Troop participant**

Third Place Winner at each Mall will:

Receive $125 check for Troop funds.

GSNC Gift Card for $15.00 for the Girl Scout Shop

Earth Day Patch for each Troop participant**

Sign up and bring your Troop's sculpture to the Mall of your choice. You must register by 5:00 PM on Monday, April 11, 2011.

**The first 100 registered participants will receive a Girl Scout Earth Day patch.

Troop Leaders: Please register ONE adult for the event ($15 charge will be for the adult with the troop). Please then enter the number of girls attending (for patch count)

Ridgewood Savings Bank – 1010 Hempstead Turnpike Franklin Square has invited all girls to come in and open savings accounts and take a tour of the bank. They will teach girls about credit cards, checking accounts and savings accounts. Call the manager Mary at 775-1010 to set up a tour.

The Awards Ceremony was held on Sunday, March 13th at the DeMatteis Center.There were seven Honor Pin recipients, 15 Appreciation Pin recipients, and 24 Continuing Servicerecipients. West Hempstead/Franklin Square Association was honored in each category.Eleanor Molina received the Honor Pin, Francine Brocco and Diane Hansen received the Appreciation Pin and Elizabeth Cardenas received the Continuing Service Pin.

The Association Bridging and Awards Ceremony will be held on June 3, 2011 at Washington Street School at 7pm.

If you have girls who are going to the next level of scouts and would like to be part of this ceremony please rsvp to Denise at prplpooh@optonline.net.

If you have girls who are receiving their Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards please contact Denise Voda at prplpooh@optonline.net with the girls name, address and name of the award she's receiving.

We are currently excepting nominations for Outstanding Leader, Outstanding Volunteer, Years of Service and Years of Tenure Pins. Forms can be found on the GSNC.org website.

Please think about nominating a parent who helps out in your troop or your own co leader. Nominee must be a registered Girl Scout.

Outstanding Volunteer Award is for a volunteer in a position other than a leader who meets the following criteria:

Is currently registered as a Girl Scout Adult Member

Completes appropriate training or demonstrates ability / skills for the position

Perform at a level that exceeds the expectations of the position as outlined in the position description agreement in one of more of the following areas: Membership, Program, Fund Development, Pluralism, Marketing and Communications, Strategic Leadership / Governance, Human Resources

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

A workshop in Collaboration with Hofstra University Department of Chemistry for girls in 4th and 5th grades. "It is the international Year of Chemistry Celebrating the achievements in chemistry and to the well being of humankind"

Learn how important water is to life on Earth as well as its may amazing uses and properties.Have Fun!!! Learn lots of fun fact about water.

Date Friday April, 15, 2011Time 5-6 pm or 6-7 pm pick one session

Place: Hofstra University, Chemistry and Physics Bldg. Hempstead, NY

Cost : free

Includes National Chemistry Week PatchBring a quart of water from a local lake or pond. We'll test for PHemail questions to deliam@gsnc.org to reserve your spot. Don't delay first come first served.

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The Girl Scout PromiseOn my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law.

The Girl Scout LawI will do my best to be:
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong,
and responsible for what I say and do,
and to respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place,
and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Calendar of Events

April 1 Daisy PJ Party
April 1 Prom Fashion Show
April 15 Cookie Program Ends
April 15 Square Dance
April 28 Annual Association Meeting
May 11 Service Team Meeting
May 18 Leader Meeting
May 25 Annual Council Meeting
May TBA Leader Daughter Dinner
May 30 Memorial Day Parade
June 3 Bridging and Awards ceremony

April Community Service Projects

Troop 1084 is collecting travel size toiletries and new towels for th INN in Hempstead. The girls are doing this towards their Bronze Award. Leaders can please bring items to the April Leader Meeting.